Friday, March 16, 2012

I sheepishly start this post with an apology. A BIG apology to blogger friend, Diana. I met Diana last September in Montana. The Trout had just had surgery and could not be at the meeting. Diana and her husband gave me the most beautiful bottle of King Estate, Pinot Gris, right out of Eugene, Oregon. Since the Trout was still restricted on diet and his taste buds were non-functioning after surgery, we brought the bottle all the way to Florida.

I remember we had fish and the Trout opened this bottle of wine. It was about 2 weeks before MY surgery in December. I remember drinking it and enjoying it. I also remembered several weeks later that I did not even acknowledge to Diana that we had enjoyed it. Guilt, guilt, guilt. I kept telling myself that I have to contact her and tell her we did enjoy it. sigh..

Problem solved last week when we stopped into Sam's Club and there it was. Diana and Pete, tonight we had flounder and shrimp, our favorite salad with Pacific Rim Dressing, and King Estate Pinot Gris. Loved it. Really, really loved it.

It was slightly spritzy, nice and smooth, drinkable now and very food friendly. I can see where this could be an every day wine with chicken or fish, or just for a bottle shared together or with friends. I hope someday we can make our way to Oregon and visit King Estate. Thank you again for your kindness. (blush)

I'm happy to know about this wine and will look for it in the local market. I'm hoping you make it out to Oregon someday too, Susan. We have fantastic wineries close to Portland that I know you would enjoy. I'm going tasting this afternoon as a matter of fact. Great fun!

Susan, Like you, I have a sensitive guilt gene. I am sure that your friends have not given it a second thought because they enjoyed your company so much. You and the Trout have had a difficult year. Glad to know about this wine. After this post, I'm sure all is right with your world. You are both great hosts and guests in my opinion.

I'm trying to develop a taste for white wine with food, so will look for this one when we are back south of the border again. I like to drink a dry white in the afternoon or before dinner, but haven't developed the taste buds for one with a meal.